1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1952 AC 2-Litre
To start off, 1971 Abarth 595 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 850 kg more than 1971 Abarth 595. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1952 AC 2-Litre (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Abarth 595 | 1952 AC 2-Litre | |
Make | Abarth | AC |
Model | 595 | 2-Litre |
Year Released | 1971 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 52 L |